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mental maths trick

Think of a number between 1 and 10. Multiply it by 9. If you have
two digits add them together. Subtract 5. Convert your number
into a letter, on the basis that A = 1, B = 2, etc. Think of a country
that begins with that letter. Think of an animal that begins with
the second letter of that country.

Answer first before turning to page 44 for the answer.

1. You have some marital problems. You feel helpless so you called your friend to ask if you could meet up.
Unfortunately, he/she would be leaving for Malaysia on the day you called him/her. You are asking him/her
if you could see him/her next Friday.
Sample answer:
Oh! You didn’t tell me that you’re leaving for Malaysia today. Anyway, can I see you next Friday? I need somebody to talk to. I feel so helpless.
You know I’m exerting so much effort to make this marriage work but Jim is not cooperating. I don’t know what’s happening to us. Jim has
been giving me the cold shoulder the past weeks.

2. Your 6-year old daughter has difficulty with concentration and focus. You are consulting with friend who’s a
psychologist regarding the condition of your daughter. You have suspicions that she is suffering from a devel-
opmental disorder called Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You want to bring your child to her
clinic so that she can give a more precise diagnosis regarding her condition.

a. Date: August 15, 2008

Sample answer:
I’m calling to ask if I could see you next Friday. That’s August 15, 2008. I’m worried about the condition of my daughter. I think she is suffering
from ADHD. She’s very different from most children her age. I’ll bring her to your clinic so that you can observe her behavior.

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